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OnePlus 15 Hands-On: Blazing Speed and the Best Battery Yet
With a new design, fast Snapdragon chip, and record battery life, the OnePlus 15 brings major upgrades. Here’s what stood out in my testing.
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Do This to Stop Windows 11 Updates from Permanently Bricking Your PC
Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock up your hard drive forever.
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SkyReels Launches AI Video Platform for Effortless Pro Creation
SkyReels unifies video, image, music, and avatar tools into one intuitive AI workspace, aiming to deliver professional results with zero learning curve.
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Flying Soon? Airlines Are Quietly Cracking Down on Li-Ion Batteries
Airlines are enforcing new lithium battery limits for carry-ons. See what’s allowed before your next flight.
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Google Brings Gemini AI to Mobile Photos App for Wild Edit Options
Upgraded Android and iOS Google Photos apps let you simply request changes, which usually work and look convincing. It also raises questions about privacy.
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Your Weak, Old, Reused Passwords Are All Over the Internet
The latest accounting of passwords exposed to hackers – all 1.3 billion of them – shows the importance of upgrading your antiquated logins. Here's how.
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The 13-inch Blackview Mega 8 Tablet Provides Affordable Entertainment
Priced around $250, this tablet offers a big screen and powerful speakers for enjoying videos, audio, books, and light gaming. But don't push it too far.
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WhatsApp for Apple Watch Is an Overdue and Welcome Addition
Meta's new smart watch app is exactly what it sounds like – simple, handy, and able to take the place of third-party apps that long sought to fill the void.
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Downgrading Your Google One Plan Is Confusing. Here's How to Do It
Google makes it easy to upgrade to higher tiers of its storage and app plans – especially the AI packages. The downgrade option is a lot harder to find.
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Google Maps Gets Chatty with Gemini AI Integration
A free AI upgrade to Maps adds more natural voice search, proactive traffic alerts, and landmark-aware directions, but falls short of fluid conversation.
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Amazon Renewed Has Been Selling Obsolete PCs That Can't Run Windows 11
Dozens of refurbished PCs on Amazon can’t upgrade past Windows 10, leaving buyers without security updates or bug fixes – and most listings don’t say so.
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More People Are Ditching Passwords for Passkeys, Study Finds
Password manager app Dashlane reports a big uptake of the more secure passkey login option, with Google and Amazon dominating and Roblox rising fast.
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Here’s Why Dreame’s H15 Pro Beats My Dyson Stick Vac
Tired of switching between a mop and a stick vac? Dreame’s H15 Pro vacuums carpets, mops floors, and dries itself for a cleaner home.
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Verizon Home Internet Lite Could Be a Lifeline in Broadband Deserts
For locations with limited broadband choices, 25 Mbps for $25 per month may sound like a good option, but there's fine print attached to those numbers. -

Govee's Purposely Pixelated Screen Honors Gaming's Early Days
It's not for playing games on, but rather a second screen to display a library of 80s-style graphics and a speaker for the low-fi chiptune music of the era.
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This Hovering Pool Robot Could Finally End Missed Spots
The MOVA Rover X10 hovers like an underwater drone and uses laser mapping to see corners and steps. I break down whether it’s a gimmick or genuine progress.
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Zenni Blocks Facial Recognition with Rose Colored Glasses
A pink-tinted lens option meant to protect against sunlight largely blocks the infrared light also used in many face-recognition systems.
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Screen Skinz Reveals Custom Design When Your iPhone Screen Is Off
This tempered glass screen protector can be etched with the design of your choice, which is visible only when the screen is dark – for the most part.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Are Not Quite Ready for Most People
A bright 5,000-nit display, gesture control band, and Meta AI make these smart glasses surprisingly capable, but battery life and size still hold them back.
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How to Search for Anything You See on Your Windows Desktop
Microsoft adds Bing Visual Search to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool, allowing you to get information about anything you see on your screen.
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These $129 SoundPEATS Earbuds Sound Far More Expensive Than They Are
Stylish design, Hi-Res Audio certification, and excellent comfort make the SoundPEATS H3 stand out in the budget category. See how they compare to far pricier rivals.
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Why Ray-Ban’s New Meta Smart Glasses Are Finally Worth the Upgrade
Ray-Ban’s newest Meta smart glasses refine the formula with smoother 3K video, improved AI, and double the battery life – while staying stylish.
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I Tried Samsung’s Galaxy XR and Still Don’t Know Why Anyone Needs It
Samsung’s Galaxy XR shows the same problem haunting Apple and Meta: no one can explain why we need XR headsets in the first place.
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I Found the Logitech MX Master 4 Makes Everyday Tasks Faster
Logitech's latest fully programmable mouse is easy on your hands, quick to respond and offers handy, customizable shortcut buttons to speed up everyday tasks.
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This App Alerts You When Major Sites Go Down
AWS went down again, taking major sites like Reddit and Amazon with it. Here’s a quick, free way to monitor outages and get real-time alerts.
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Why the Obviously Fake Dashlane Hack Phishing Email Still Made Me Jump
Even tech writers can get spooked by phishing scams. Here’s how the fake Dashlane hack email briefly fooled me – and what to learn from it.
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Google’s New Recovery Contact Can Save Your Account
Google’s new Recovery Contact feature lets a trusted friend help you regain access to your account if you get locked out. Here’s why you should set it up.
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Google Fights $1B Text Scam Surge With New Anti-Phishing Protections
After a $1B text scam wave, Google’s new AI spam-blocking tools for Android take aim at phishing, just as Apple strengthens iOS scam filters.
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Holiday Shopping on ChatGPT Raises Scam Concerns
A new Norton survey shows that about 4 in 10 Americans and almost half of Gen Z shoppers will seek help from chatbots, which might lead them to scam sites.
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Apple’s M5 iPad Pro Blurs the Line Between Tablet and Laptop
Apple’s M5 iPad Pro delivers laptop-level performance and smarter multitasking – but unless you work like a pro, you don’t need the upgrade.
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Is Apple’s M5 Chip Really a Big Upgrade for MacBooks?
Apple’s M5 chip brings faster AI and graphics to MacBook Pros, but not a huge leap in everyday performance. Here’s who should upgrade and who can skip it.
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Roku Brings ChatGPT-Style AI Search to Your TV
Roku’s new AI features let you ask natural questions about shows, personalize your home screen, and get smarter recommendations.
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Beware Useless PCs for Sale That Can't Run Windows 11
Support for Windows 10 PCs has ended. Yet online marketplaces are still selling models that don’t meet Microsoft’s requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
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Party Games Playable on Your TV are Coming to Netflix
Netflix has announced the upcoming launch of casual party games you can play right from the streaming service on your TV, using your phone as a controller.
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Gemini Live on Sony Headphones: A Great Idea That’s Half Baked
You can now invoke Google's AI assistant just with your voice, but other key actions still require fumbling with your phone.
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ChatGPT Can Now Launch Apps Like Spotify, Canva, and Expedia
ChatGPT now lets you launch and interact with supported online apps directly from prompts. Here's how I used it with Spotify, one of the first services enabled.
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Google's New AI Photo Editor Can't Match ChatGPT on Raw Power
The new Gemini photo editing capabilities are good for quick and accurate fixes, but ChatGPT's slower approach aces more demanding tasks.
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Is Amazon's Apple AirPods Pro 2 Discount Worth Skipping the Pro 3?
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are great – but not $80 better. With the AirPods Pro 2 down to $169.99, here’s why they’re still the smarter choice.
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The Hidden Danger in Many Smoke Detectors (and How to Avoid It)
A safety label can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s why UL and ETL certification matters and how to verify it.
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The MagSafe Phone Stand That Made My Flight to Hawaii Bearable
From plane rides to shooting YouTube videos, the Omoton 360° Rotating MagSafe Tripod Mount proves that one compact stand can do it all.
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Amazon Fire TV Gets Smarter with Alexa+ AI Upgrade
With Alexa+, you can ask your Fire TV for show picks, instant sports highlights, and movie moments. Here’s how it works.
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Meet Gemini Home: The AI Upgrade Google Assistant Needed
Gemini Home brings AI-powered alerts, natural language controls, and smarter cameras. But is Google just catching up to Alexa and other rivals?
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Alexa Just Made Setting Up a Home Theater Easy
Amazon’s Alexa Home Theater uses Echo Studio or Dot Max speakers to deliver surround sound with Fire TV – no wires, no hassle, just immersive audio.
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Lost Dog? Ring’s New AI Feature May Help Bring Them Home
Amazon is rolling out Search Party for Ring doorbells, turning cameras into a neighborhood safety net for missing pets – with support for cats by December.
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DoorDash Adds Reservations and Rewards for Dining Out
DoorDash’s new Going Out feature adds reservations and loyalty rewards to the app. Here’s how it works, and why it could change the way you dine out.
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Google Search Live Brings AI Answers Into the Real World
Google’s new Search Live lets you use your camera and voice to get real-time answers. Here’s how it works and why it could change how you shop.
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Facebook Settlement Payout? Here’s the Easiest Way to Use It
Received a Facebook privacy settlement prepaid card? Here’s how I quickly converted mine into an Amazon gift card balance with no hassle.
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This New $199 Tablet Feels Like Reading on Paper
TCL’s latest 8-inch tablet cuts glare and eye strain with its paper-like display – and it just landed on Verizon with 5G.
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This Hisense 136” MicroLED TV Just Got a Massive $50,000 Price Cut
Hisense cut $50K off the 136-inch MicroLED TV, leaving it at $99,999. Cutting-edge tech, cinematic size, and still wildly out of reach.
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I Tested the Yeedi S16 Plus Robot Mopvac – Here’s the Good and the Bad
With powerful 18,000pa suction, a self-cleaning mop, and minimal upkeep, the Yeedi S16 Plus makes cleaning effortless – though it's not without a few quirks.
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Logitech’s Solar Keyboard Never Needs Charging
Logitech’s solar keyboard powers itself from any light source – even desk lamps – and adds an AI launch key to bring generative AI to your fingertips.
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Meta Bets on Everyday AI With Three New Smart Glasses
From in-lens displays to sport-ready frames, Meta’s new smart glasses lineup shows the future of AI eyewear is finally getting practical. Here's our take.
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Teen Accounts Come to ChatGPT – Here’s What Parents Need to Know
Teen accounts with parental controls are coming to ChatGPT. We unpack what parents can do, the limits of AI age checks, and why privacy matters.
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Air Purifier With Built-In Heater & AI Tracking for Year-Round Comfort
The Dreame PM20 combines air purification, AI fan cooling, and heating in one device designed for large spaces and year-round comfort.
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Google Challenges Copilot with AI Search App for Windows
A new Google app for Windows lets you search your computer, Google Drive, and the web with AI. Here’s how it works and how it compares to Copilot.
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Affordable Fire and CO Protection: SimpliSafe’s New Alarm Listener
SimpliSafe adds an affordable Smoke & CO Alarm Listener that connects your existing detectors to 24/7 monitoring for faster emergency response.
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Enter for a Chance to Win This Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Edition
Don’t miss your chance to win a Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Edition gaming handheld! Enter now before the giveaway ends on October 3rd.
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Rokid’s New Smart Glasses Promise Accessibility Breakthroughs
Rokid’s new smart glasses offer live captions, translations, and a clever fix for prescription lenses – but short battery life could hold them back
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The Slim Wallet Tracker with a Battery That Goes 5 Years
Tired of wallet trackers that die every year or need odd chargers? UGREEN’s Slim G runs for five years and is slim enough to actually carry.
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iOS 26 for iPhone Is Here – But Should You Update Now or Wait?
Liquid Glass makes iOS 26 the most dramatic iPhone makeover in years. Here’s how it looks, what it adds – and why holding off on the update makes sense.
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Amazon Is Taking Away a Key Prime Benefit
Amazon has changed its rules on Prime benefits. Only adults living together can share – here’s how the new system works.
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The DJI Mic Mini We Use to Make All of Our Vids Drops to Just $59
This DJI Mic Mini I use for all my Techlicious videos and highly recommend is now just $59 - a whopping 34% off! Grab this deal while you can.
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xLean TR1 Mopvac Debuts at IFA 2025 With Dual-Form Design
xLean’s TR1 transforms from robot to handheld in one second, cleans with vortex suction, and its AI learns your cleaning style over time. -

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Claim World’s Best Noise Cancellation
With Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, you get world-class noise canceling, live translation, better hearing aid support, and a secure new fit.
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Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight Debuts with Smarter AI at IFA 2025
The Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight combines dual lenses, AI detection, and natural-language video search to make smart security easier than ever.
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Apple’s New iPhone Air Is So Thin It Feels Unreal
Apple’s new iPhone Air is just 5.64mm thin, yet it packs iPhone 17 Pro-level power. Here’s why it’s stealing the spotlight.
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IFA 2025: This Rugged Phone Hides a Smartwatch in the Back
The Oukitel WP200 Pro delivers rugged durability, a 108MP camera, 8800mAh battery, and a clever modular earpiece that works as a Bluetooth headset or smartwatch.
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Forget Ball Machines – This AI Tennis Robot Actually Rallies Back
Unlike a ball machine, this AI tennis robot reacts, moves, and coaches you for smarter, more realistic training.
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IFA 2025: Timekettle W4 Brings Near-Instant Language Translation
The new W4 earbuds use AI and bone-sensor tech for fast, accurate translation. Here’s what their expert panel had to say about the future of translation.
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Philips Hue Bridge Pro Turns Your Lights into Motion Sensors
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro uses your existing Hue bulbs for presence detection – no extra sensors needed. Here’s why it matters for everyday smart lighting.
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What the Oura Patent Ruling Means for Ultrahuman and RingConn Owners
Smart ring sales from Ultrahuman and RingConn will end in the U.S. this fall. Learn what the Oura ruling means for warranties, apps, and buyers
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IFA 2025 Techlicious Editor’s Choice Awards
From AI-powered earbuds to ultra-bright projectors, we found the best new products launching from Europe’s biggest tech show.
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Lenovo ThinkPad VertiFlex: The Vertical Laptop That Actually Makes Sen
Vertical laptops have felt like gimmicks – until now. Lenovo’s ThinkPad VertiFlex shows how a rotating screen could change the way we work and stream.
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Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Turns Tablet Into AI Sketchpad
With powerful AI tools, a 3.2K 144Hz screen, and a haptic pen, Lenovo’s Yoga Tab reimagines what a portable creative tablet can do.
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This AI Art Frame Runs 2 Years Without a Power Cord
SwitchBot’s new AI Art Frame uses e-ink to turn your prompts into personalized art—no cords required and up to 2 years of battery life.
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Laifen’s P3 Pro Shaver Lets You See Its High-Speed Motors at Work
The Laifen P3 Pro combines luxury design with 24,000 cuts per minute performance in a compact, travel-ready shaver.
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Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro Promises Lag-Free Immersive Lighting
With low-latency syncing and smarter color correction, the Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro makes watching fast-moving shows and games feel seamless.
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Rokid Glasses Blend AI, AR, and Style in a Featherlight Frame
Weighing just 49 grams, Rokid Glasses pack AR displays, a 12MP camera, real-time translation, and ChatGPT integration into everyday eyewear.
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Plaud Note Pro Is a Smarter Way to Capture Meetings
The Plaud Note Pro voice recorder picks up voices across the room, highlights key moments, and creates AI-driven summaries.
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National Public Data Is Back – and That’s a Big Privacy Problem
The notorious National Public Data site, which leaked 2.9 billion records, is back. Here's why its return poses serious privacy risks.
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Pixel Watch 4: Smarter, Safer, and Finally a True Apple Rival
With satellite SOS, integrated Gemini AI, and improved health tools, the Pixel Watch 4 is Google’s best smartwatch yet - and arguably better than Apple.
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Gemini AI Is Coming to Google Home – and It’s About Time
Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on Home speakers, offering better reasoning, natural conversations, and smarter household help.
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Blueair PetAir Pro: The Air Purifier That Doubles as a Cat Bed
Blueair’s $499 PetAir Pro tackles fur, odors, and allergens while doubling as stylish pet furniture with a built-in bed and scratch topper.
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Pixel 10: Big AI Leap and Magnetic Charging Upgrade
The Pixel 10 adds faster on-device AI and magnetic Qi2 charging with Pixelsnap – finally making MagSafe accessories work on Android.
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Best Buy’s New Marketplace: Bigger Selection, Buyer Beware
Best Buy’s digital marketplace means more options than ever – and new risks. Here’s how to shop smarter when buying from third-party sellers.
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Meet Samsung’s Largest Neo QLED TV Yet – 115 Inches
Samsung’s 115-inch Neo QLED TV delivers cinematic size, AI-powered clarity, and glare-free viewing for a whopping $26,999.
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Meet the Robot Vacuum That Changes Mop Heads Without Your Help
With triple the suction of rivals and a fully automated mop-switching dock, Dreame’s Matrix10 Ultra could be the ultimate all-in-one robot cleaner.
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Google’s Latest Update Changes What News You See
Google’s Preferred Sources lets you see more from chosen outlets in the Top Stories section of Google Search. Here’s how it works and why it’s a mixed bag.
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Sling TV Adds Short-Term Passes – Watch Live Sports for Less
Pay only for the days you watch with Sling TV’s new short-term passes, including ESPN, CNN, TNT, Disney Channel, and more.
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FBI Alert: Scam Packages with QR Codes Are a Growing Threat
That QR code in your mystery delivery might be bait for phishing or malware. The FBI explains how the scam works – and how to avoid it.
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I Tried Baseus’s MagSafe Power Banks – Here’s the One I’d Buy
I tested Baseus’s PicoGo AM31 and AM41 MagSafe batteries for weeks. Both work well, but one stood out. Here’s what I liked – and what I didn’t.
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FBI Updates Scattered Spider Threat Report with New Tactics
The FBI has expanded its advisory on Scattered Spider, adding ransomware attacks, fake help desk calls, and new data exfiltration techniques.
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Skechers’ Latest Kids’ Shoes Have a Secret AirTag Pocket
Track your child discreetly with Skechers’ AirTag-ready shoes – no extra gadgets, charging, or hassle required.
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NordVPN Now Blocks Scam Calls on Android – No Extra Cost
Tired of scam calls? NordVPN’s Android app now screens them for free – here’s why I think it’s a big win for subscribers.
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Lowest Price Alert: Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Now $399 Through Aug. 3
Save $130 on the Rokid Max 2 AR glasses with an immersive 215-inch virtual display. This lowest-price deal ends August 3.
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PayPal’s Pay with Crypto Option Could Cut Costs, But Is It Practical?
PayPal is making it easier to pay with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Here’s why it’s tempting – and why you should back for now.
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Would You Let AI Guard Your Home? Meet RADCam
RADCam is a security camera that uses AI to spot intruders, talk to visitors, and even deter porch pirates – no human needed.
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How Starlink Is Powering Scams That Target Americans
Scam messaging factories using Starlink internet service are defrauding Americans out of billions. Here’s why a U.S. senator is calling on Musk to act.
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The Glasses Case That Helps You Stop Losing Your Glasses
Misplace your glasses? Satechi’s FindAll Case uses Apple’s Find My and fits everything from readers to oversized sunglasses.
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Android Chrome Update Breaks 1Password Autofill – How to Fix It
Chrome now requires Android users to re-enable 1Password Autofill. Make this change before August 5 to avoid issues.